| key specs |
| Dial Shape | Round | Round |
| Display Type | AMOLED | - |
| Ideal For | Unisex | Unisex |
| Compatible OS | - | Android, iPhone |
| general |
| Brand | Garmin | Garmin |
| Model | Forerunner 970 | Marq Aviator |
| Release date | May 15, 2025 | - |
| Dial Shape | Round | Round |
| Touchscreen | 1.4 | - |
| Water Resistant | 5 ATM | Yes |
| Usage | Regular | - |
| Ideal For | Unisex | Unisex |
| Model Name | - | Marq Aviator |
| Size | - | Regular |
| Interchangeable Strap | - | Yes |
| Water Resistance Depth | - | 10 ATM |
| Dial Material | - | Titanium |
| dimensions |
| Width | 47 | - |
| Height | 47 | - |
| Thickness | 12.9 | 14.7 |
| Weight (g) | 56.00 | 95.00 |
| Diameter | - | 46 |
| product details |
| Sensor | heart rate, SpO2, steps, sleep tracker, ECG | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Pulse Ox |
| Battery Life | 15 days | Up to 12 days in smartwatch mode |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
| Compatible Device | - | Android, iPhone |
| Notification | - | Yes |
| Notification Type | - | Smart notifications |
| connectivity features |
| Call Function | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Messaging Support | - | Yes |
| Other Connectivity Features | - | Compatible with Garmin Connect Mobile, Garmin Pay |
| platform and storage features |
| Internal Memory | 32GB | 32GB |
| Compatible Operating System | - | Android, iPhone |
| camera and display features |
| Display Resolution | 454 x 454 | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Display Type | AMOLED | - |
| Other Display Features | Always-On Display | - |
| fitness and watch functions |
| Step Count | Yes | Yes |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Date & Time Display | Yes | Yes |
| Language | English | - |
| Calorie Count | - | Yes |
| Other Fitness Features | - | Gym activity profiles, Cardio workouts, Strength workouts, Automatic rep counting, Interval training, Advanced workouts, Heat and altitude acclimation |
| Other Watch Functions | - | Weather, Controls smartphone music, Plays and controls watch music, Find My Phone, Find My Watch |
| audio and video features |
| Speaker | Yes | - |
| Microphone | Yes | - |